ALENDRONIC ACID (monosodium salt) 70 mg tab (ALENDRONIC ACID CRISTERS)
Generic ofMONOGRAPHFOSAMAX 70 mg cp
Rheumatology - Osteoporosis : Bisphosphonates ( Alendronic acid )
Classification ATC :
MUSCLE AND SKELETON : DRUGS FOR THE TREATMENT OF BONE DISORDERS - DRUGS ACTING ON BONE STRUCTURE AND MINERALIZATION : BISPHOSPHONATES ( ALENDRONIC ACID )
Substance
alendronic acid monosodium salt trihydrate
Excipients :
microcrystalline cellulose , crospovidone , magnesium stearate
Presentations
ALENDRONIC ACID CRISTERS 70 mg Cpr Plate/12
Cip : 3400939142906
Storage conditions: Before opening: for 36 months
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ALENDRONIC ACID CRISTERS 70 mg Cpr Plate/4
Cip : 3400939142784
Storage conditions: Before opening: for 36 months
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Which is the main problem with the patient in treatment with alendronate?
Reports to CARM indicate that alendronate may cause synovitis, which can be severe. The risk of oesophagitis and oesophageal ulceration, which may lead to stricture or perforation, should be minimised by following advice regarding posture and adequate water intake with each dose.
Does alendronate affect kidneys?
Renal safety analyses of pivotal trials of oral alendronate, risedronate, and ibandronate for postmenopausal osteoporosis showed no short-term or long-term effects on renal function.
Does alendronate increase blood pressure?
Not typically. In clinical studies of Fosamax, high and low blood pressure were not reported as side effects.
Can alendronate cause a stroke?
No dose-response relationship was present. Among users of alendronate, a decreasing overall risk of stroke was seen with increasing dose. However, for fatal strokes, the risk increased with increasing dose of alendronate.
Can alendronic acid cause heart problems?
Results: The mean follow-up times were 2.8, 5.5 and 4.9 years for alendronate-, etidronate- and raloxifene-treated patients, respectively. The absolute risk of heart failure was 4.4% in the exposed group and 3.7% in the control group (P < 0.01).
What are the benefits of taking alendronate?
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis (thinning of the bone) in women after menopause. This medicine may also be used to increase bone mass in men who have osteoporosis, and in men and women to prevent and treat osteoporosis caused by long-term use of corticosteroids (cortisone-like medicine).
Can I take alendronate 2 hours after eating?
For the best results, take these pills at the same time every day. Take it on an empty stomach with a full glass of water, at least two hours after, or a full half hour before eating. Do not take it in combination with other medications or any vitamin or food supplements.
What is the fastest way to increase bone density?
Can osteoporosis be cured?
The short answer is no, osteoporosis cannot be completely reversed and is not considered curable, but there are a number of health and lifestyle adjustments you can make to improve bone loss. Your provider may also prescribe you medications to help rebuild and slow down bone loss.
What happens when you stop taking alendronate?
After withdrawal of alendronate, bone loss resumed to the rate comparable to that evident in the placebo group. Despite the declining bone mass, the between-group mean difference (3.2%; 1.0% to 5.4%) remained at the lumbar spine.
Can you take vitamin D with alendronate?
It is important that you eat a well-balanced diet with adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D (found in milk or other dairy products). However, do not take any foods, beverages, or calcium supplements within 30 minutes or longer after taking this medicine. To do so may keep this medicine from working properly.
Why is alendronate taken once a week?
Administering alendronate (70 mg) once a week effectively provides continuous inhibition of bone resorption because bone resorption by osteoclasts is a slow process that typically requires 2-3 weeks for completion and alendronate remains at active bone remodelling sites for a sustained period.
Is alendronic acid good for bones?
Alendronic acid is a drug used for the treatment of osteoporosis. It works by slowing down the production of the cells that wear down bone (osteoclasts). This helps to improve bone strength and makes the bone less fragile.
What are the side effects of taking alendronic acid tablets?
What are the possible side effects?
The most common side effects that you may experience whilst taking alendronic acid are; stomach pain, indigestion or acid reflux, flatulence or bloating, constipation or diarrhoea; and muscle, joint or bone pain.
How long should you be on alendronic acid tablets?
When is the best time of day to take alendronate?
Take the medicine on an empty stomach. It should be taken as soon as you get out of bed in the morning and at least 30 minutes before any food, beverage, or other medicines. Food and beverages (eg, mineral water, coffee, tea, or juice) will decrease the amount of alendronate absorbed by the body.
What is alendronic acid 70 mg used for?
Alendronic acid is a type of medicine called a bisphosphonate. Bisphosponates are prescribed to help your bones stay as strong as possible. Taking alendronic acid can help if you have, or are at risk of developing, osteoporosis. This is a condition that causes your bones to get weaker and be more likely to break.
